A Kolkata researcher was infected with a plant fungus, possibly the world’s first reported case of such an infection in humans. The person, a plant mycologist who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms, and various other plant fungi, has since recovered. The doctors treating the patient stated that the fungi causing such infections could become a disturbing phenomenon due to global warming, alteration in ecosystems, and unplanned urbanization.
In what appears to be a one-of-a-kind incident, a man in India has been infected with a fungal pathogen which has led to the growth of mushroom-like structures on his body. This bizarre and intriguing case has caught the attention of scientists and medical professionals across the globe, sparking an urgent and intense research effort … Read more
